Lampasas, Texas

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Lampasas, TX

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Lampasas, TX: the local picture

221
residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)
1,485
residents 65 or older (19% of Lampasas)
43%
of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Lampasas County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lampasas has about 221 residents aged 85 or older among 1,485 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Lampasas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Lampasas residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Lampasas compared with Lampasas County and Texas

Census figureLampasasLampasas CountyTexas
Residents 85 or older2.9%2.1%1.4%
Residents 65 or older19%21%13%
Residents 65+ with a disability43%41%35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%21%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%7.0%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home12%12%35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$39,107$65,611—

Older residents in towns around Lampasas

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Copperas Cove, TX16 mi4,564344
Burnet, TX22 mi1,324138
Fort Hood, TX24 mi22415
Killeen, TX27 mi13,3151,455
Kingsland, TX32 mi2,058326
Harker Heights, TX32 mi3,464239

Nursing homes near Lampasas

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Lampasas Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterLampasas, TX0.6 mi1 of 568(512) 556-3588
Lily Springs Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenterLampasas, TX0.9 mi1 of 5116(512) 556-8827
Caraday Of LampasasLampasas, TX1.0 mi3 of 576(512) 556-6267
Copperas Cove Nursing & RehabilitationCopperas Cove, TX17 mi1 of 5123(254) 547-1033
Hill Country HeightsCopperas Cove, TX18 mi4 of 596(254) 547-9552
Avir At BurnetBurnet, TX22 mi3 of 5112(512) 756-6044

Hospices serving Lampasas

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Heart Of Texas HospiceKilleen, TX31 mi(254) 313-9840
Enhabit HospiceMarble Falls, TX34 mi(830) 262-0808
Altus HospiceGeorgetown, TX43 mi(512) 960-3843
Beacon Hospice Of AustinAustin, TX46 mi(512) 443-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Lampasas. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

  • Keeping a predictable daily routine
  • Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
  • Meals, hydration and medication reminders
  • Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions
Cost

What dementia care costs in Lampasas

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,259 monthly median income of Lampasas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Lampasas: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lampasas?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lampasas Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Lampasas (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lily Springs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Lampasas (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Caraday Of Lampasas in Lampasas (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lampasas?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,259 monthly median income of Lampasas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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